News Archive 2012

Loblaws expanding its footprint into Willoughby (Langley)
By Roxanne Hooper, Langley Advance July 12, 2012 - There's already an Extra Foods in Aldergrove, and a Real Canadian Superstore in Willowbrook.
But behold, Loblaws is apparently expanding its footprint a little further on the Langley front.
If the large sign in Willoughby is to be believed, Independent Grocer - along with RBC - is expected to open a store into a large retail and residential development that literally wraps around Willoughby Elementary.
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Target aims for 2013 opening
By Paul J. Henderson, The Times July 17, 2012
The Chilliwack location of the popular American retailer Target is scheduled to open by the end of 2013, the company announced Thursday.
The Zellers store at Cottonwood Mall will be one of 18 British Columbia locations out of 125 across Canada converted to Target by 2013. Up to 10 more will open starting in 2014 and beyond.
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Chilliwack council gives greenlight to Tycrop expansion
By Tyler Olsen, The Times July 19, 2012 - Despite vocal opposition from a large contingent of Rosedale residents, council gave it's approval to the massive expansion of Tycrop's McGrath Road manufacturing facility. Read more...

Mission UGM drop-in centre closing
Published: July 05, 2012 4:00 PM
The local Union Gospel Mission (UGM) drop-in centre on North Railway Avenue is closing its doors Aug. 1.
A lack of finances and a reassessment of the organization's "strategic priorities" lead the board of directors to decide June 28 to shutter the site, according to UGM spokeswoman Keela Keeping. Read more...